In a world where social and economic inequalities and the inequalities of opportunity amongst different sectors of the population, are tending to sharpen, a firm, convincing opting for strengthening the mechanisms of welfare and social protection of the most vulnerable groups is required.
Becoming aware of the mechanisms of exclusion and marginalization affecting our cities is a necessary first step. Educating Cities are advancing in the construction of more inclusive cities from a comprehensive focus, coming out in favor of education as the driver of personal and collective development and for the improvement in social coexistence and cohesion.
Principles of the Charter: 1, 2, 14, 15, 16, 17
Porto (Portugal)
The SEI Project fosters scientific skills, critical thinking, and access to higher education, helping to shape citizens who are more critical, creative and better equipped to face life’s challenges.
São Paulo (Brazil)
Program that promotes the social and labor integration of vulnerable women, promoting healthy school meals and preventing school dropout.
Lousada (Portugal)
BioGenerations promotes sustainability, inclusion, well-being and personal growth through intergenerational environmental activities organized in seven educational areas with numerous activities.
Medellín (Colombia)
The Parceros program prevents youth exploitation by criminal structures through psychosocial support, skills training, and access to educational, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Rosario (Argentina)
Rosario’s Digital Stations offer inclusive, mobile, and online technology education for children, young entrepreneurs, and senior citizens.
Passo Fundo (Brazil)
The School of Professions promotes free and inclusive training, connecting education, employment and innovation to reduce social and labor inequalities.
Gunsan (OTHER)
Initiative that transforms businesses and community spaces into open classrooms, where citizens can learn, connect, and create new job opportunities.
Turin (Italy)
Program that prevents school dropout by offering tutoring, community support and second chances to vulnerable young people over 14 years of age.
Madrid (Spain)
La Quinta Cocina is a municipal project that trains vulnerable young people in hospitality, combining technical training, social skills and work experience.
Viladecans (Spain)
The School of New Opportunities offers personalized training pathways for young people who have dropped out of school, with guidance, innovative methodologies and territorial collaboration to promote social and labor inclusion.
Castell d'Aro, Platja d'Aro and S'Agaró (Spain)
A community space for welcoming and cultural exchange that supports the integration of immigrants, fostering social cohesion and community involvement through cooking and music workshops, etc.
Montevideo (Uruguay)
Montevideo’s Espacio Modelo reimagines the former market as an inclusive public park. This cultural and sports center fosters civic engagement and intergenerational interaction, offering everything from art workshops to inclusive sports to drive social transformation.
León (Mexico)
The municipal Crusade for Literacy seeks to reduce illiteracy in people over 15 years of age through government and social collaboration, with the objective of educating 4,500 people and supporting basic education.
Alzira (Spain)
This program in Alzira, promoted by the NGO ACCEM, reinforces the learning of Spanish and Valencian for immigrant students, also supporting families and educational centers to promote integration and interculturality.
Évora (Portugal)
The Okup@.te program offers recreational-pedagogical activities for children from disadvantaged families during the summer, promoting inclusion and citizenship education through interaction with middle-class children.
